Master Yi - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Master Yivs Jarvan IV

AFighterAssassin
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 28, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Master Yi vs Jarvan IV is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Master Yi wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.5%) over Jarvan IV based on 154 games. Master Yi holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Master Yi build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup.

Master Yi Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Master Yi performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Jarvan IV - 53.3% win rateJarvan IV(53.3%)
Master Yi - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Master Yi
53.3% WR
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Jarvan IV vs Master Yi matchup - 46.8% win rate
Jarvan IV
46.8% WR

Who Wins the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV Matchup?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup
Winner
Master Yi
Matches: 154
53.3%
Win Rate
46.8%
1.2
CS / min
0.9
756
DMG / min
587
13,748
Gold / game
12,484
372
Heal / min
358
791
DMG Mitigated / min
1,290
0.3
CC / min
0.8
50.7%
Early Game WR
49.3%
55.7%
Late Game WR
44.3%

Master Yi vs Jarvan IV Matchup Summary

The Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 154 recent matches analyzed, Master Yi wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 46.8%, giving Master Yi a 6.5 percentage point advantage. Master Yi dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jarvan IV players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Jarvan IV leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Master Yi players can confidently pick into Jarvan IV and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Jarvan IV away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Master Yi vs Jarvan IV Laning Phase Breakdown

Master Yi wins the laning phase against Jarvan IV in League of Legends

Master Yi is favored during the laning phase against Jarvan IV, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Master Yi holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
1.2Master Yi
0.9Jarvan IV
Master Yi and Jarvan IV farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
756Master Yi
587Jarvan IV
Master Yi heavily out-damages Jarvan IV by 169 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jarvan IV should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Master Yi's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,748Master Yi
12,484Jarvan IV
Master Yi generates a commanding 1,264 more gold per game than Jarvan IV. This substantial economic advantage means Master Yi consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Jarvan IV should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Master Yi
0.8Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Master Yi, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jarvan IV coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,163Master Yi
1,647Jarvan IV
Jarvan IV vastly out-sustains Master Yi, healing and mitigating 485 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Jarvan IV can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Master Yi is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Master Yi, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Master Yi Build Against Jarvan IV

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Jarvan IV, providing the mobility and stats Master Yi needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Master Yi against Jarvan IV are Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Master Yi an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 85.7% win rate across 7 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Jarvan IV. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Master Yi
50.7%
+1.3% advantage
Master Yi early game win rateMaster Yi50.7%
Jarvan IV early game win rateJarvan IV49.3%
Late Game
Master Yi
55.7%
+11.4% advantage
Master Yi late game win rateMaster Yi55.7%
Jarvan IV late game win rateJarvan IV44.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Master Yi and Jarvan IV, with Master Yi holding a razor-thin 50.7% win rate edge (+1.3%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Master Yi is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.7% win rate — 11.4 points above Jarvan IV. Extended games heavily favor Master Yi, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Master Yi holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Jarvan IV players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Master Yi Runes Against Jarvan IV

Precision rune tree - Master Yi primary runes vs Jarvan IVPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Master Yi rune vs Jarvan IVTriumph - best Master Yi rune vs Jarvan IVLegend: Alacrity - best Master Yi rune vs Jarvan IVCoup de Grace - best Master Yi rune vs Jarvan IV
Inspiration rune tree - Master Yi secondary runes vs Jarvan IVInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Master Yi rune vs Jarvan IVCosmic Insight - best Master Yi rune vs Jarvan IV
60.9% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Master Yi to press their advantage against Jarvan IV, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Master Yi matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Master Yi's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Master Yi build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Master Yi matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.09%5531.277813,55753.6%46.6%
51.73%3481.385613,63846.9%56.8%
53.69%3391.281513,83350.4%56.1%
44.41%3051.974313,25843.7%45.1%
50.51%3001.478212,98047.9%52.9%
47.95%2931.376913,25944.8%50.3%
42.96%2911.372913,30345.0%41.5%
49.02%2581.274713,30356.1%43.9%
56.52%2541.371413,29752.5%60.3%
45.45%2531.271012,74645.6%45.3%
50.86%2342.095413,17155.3%46.6%
39.32%2071.373414,22132.4%43.0%
55.34%2072.181512,57359.0%50.6%
51.96%2051.379213,19549.0%54.7%
55.67%2041.279713,52457.1%54.3%
56.92%1951.282914,06953.0%59.8%
53.61%1951.385514,85755.1%52.6%
56.45%1891.476513,61852.2%60.6%
54.55%1771.382713,78948.2%60.4%
53.25%1541.275613,74850.7%55.7%
55.19%1541.380014,18152.7%57.5%
58.55%1531.283113,72462.7%55.3%
48.65%1502.876913,12849.2%48.2%
54.35%1391.374713,60246.5%60.0%
48.15%1372.579114,53644.2%50.6%
54.20%1311.282813,91154.4%54.0%
56.92%1311.181813,87547.2%63.6%
57.38%1241.576813,16155.9%58.7%
48.25%1141.881714,12746.8%49.3%
51.85%1103.385312,85854.4%50.0%
50.00%1091.183813,52740.4%60.8%
43.52%1081.271613,31346.1%41.1%
41.00%1013.784412,65639.5%42.1%
54.55%1001.683713,05251.0%58.3%
52.58%971.478413,85953.1%52.1%
53.61%972.288813,53151.2%55.6%
61.46%962.387813,62667.3%54.5%
51.61%951.479813,66145.2%56.9%
48.42%951.883514,24054.8%43.4%
57.61%931.782914,56158.3%57.1%
37.08%902.671812,69638.1%36.2%
48.86%881.386113,10848.7%49.0%
51.32%771.682212,88051.1%51.6%
57.14%771.581213,73647.1%65.1%
56.76%741.583313,18956.4%57.1%
49.30%722.574612,95644.4%54.3%
43.66%711.170512,70238.9%48.6%
71.43%701.587513,73748.5%91.9%
37.14%703.286113,11721.9%50.0%
45.31%655.590713,11117.6%55.3%
33.87%622.871612,08135.3%32.1%
56.67%604.889613,46547.8%62.2%
43.64%551.274113,92732.0%53.3%
59.26%541.278114,47348.0%69.0%
43.14%515.076811,90227.3%55.2%
50.00%471.376214,56041.2%55.2%
54.35%465.797413,78742.9%64.0%
66.67%452.481213,43372.2%63.0%
62.22%456.184712,84350.0%70.4%
48.89%453.892312,67055.0%44.0%
53.49%431.988614,65346.1%56.7%
51.28%394.096613,47062.5%43.5%
46.15%391.274812,57352.6%40.0%
56.41%392.079914,12250.0%61.9%
47.37%396.092713,25055.6%40.0%
68.42%381.984414,45271.4%66.7%
45.95%375.685213,84744.4%46.4%
34.29%365.172411,30416.7%43.5%
38.89%365.682511,40150.0%25.0%
45.45%334.580912,61744.4%46.7%
38.71%316.11,00513,74353.3%25.0%
55.17%291.472813,18460.0%50.0%
53.85%286.091813,44360.0%45.5%
50.00%283.174813,52733.3%62.5%
33.33%254.286111,86537.5%25.0%
60.00%251.368013,63650.0%66.7%
50.00%241.278311,55250.0%50.0%
34.78%241.870212,71457.1%25.0%
60.87%232.972513,25050.0%66.7%
40.91%225.781112,33150.0%35.7%
45.45%226.090612,03341.7%50.0%
47.62%215.31,08413,56328.6%57.1%
66.67%214.589413,73875.0%61.5%
50.00%206.694712,54654.5%44.4%
42.11%196.11,00412,12640.0%44.4%
63.16%196.684413,38555.6%70.0%
72.22%182.488514,21471.4%72.7%
38.89%185.372110,47242.9%36.4%
37.50%164.681713,24050.0%25.0%
33.33%151.355512,62312.5%57.1%
50.00%144.883612,32657.1%42.9%
53.85%134.191213,12057.1%50.0%
69.23%136.189312,98175.0%60.0%
53.85%136.076111,19666.7%25.0%
30.77%135.568012,32133.3%28.6%
46.15%135.793815,22825.0%55.6%
61.54%135.873612,49060.0%62.5%
46.15%135.51,01412,04350.0%42.9%
58.33%123.372212,80471.4%40.0%
50.00%122.070312,26171.4%20.0%
58.33%124.780312,15760.0%57.1%
54.55%113.695013,24266.7%50.0%
45.45%115.591712,99650.0%44.4%
63.64%115.691513,63560.0%66.7%
45.45%113.869611,98650.0%42.9%
54.55%114.91,16915,13850.0%60.0%
77.78%104.876911,42085.7%50.0%
50.00%104.868012,58750.0%50.0%
44.44%96.396812,14166.7%33.3%
77.78%96.089215,86350.0%85.7%
37.50%94.41,01211,30440.0%33.3%
37.50%84.58009,98040.0%33.3%
62.50%84.371910,66550.0%100.0%
75.00%84.41,14016,45750.0%83.3%
71.43%75.31,19317,0750.0%83.3%
57.14%72.278114,03850.0%60.0%
85.71%75.499414,259100.0%66.7%
57.14%75.575711,57550.0%66.7%
71.43%75.01,29317,00450.0%80.0%
57.14%73.979213,16866.7%50.0%
0.00%65.41,23816,4900.0%0.0%
33.33%66.11,04814,23550.0%0.0%
83.33%61.977711,627100.0%50.0%
0.00%64.590517,1970.0%0.0%
100.00%52.257410,864100.0%100.0%
40.00%53.076713,77250.0%33.3%
40.00%52.61,11015,05250.0%33.3%
80.00%55.61,10715,894100.0%50.0%
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Master Yi vs Jarvan IV - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Master Yi do against Jarvan IV in League of Legends?

Master Yi wins the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Jarvan IV's 46.8%, a 6.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 154 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Master Yi do against Jarvan IV in the early game?

In the early game, Master Yi has the advantage against Jarvan IV with a 50.7% win rate versus 49.3%. Master Yi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Master Yi do against Jarvan IV in the late game?

In the late game, Master Yi takes over the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup with a 55.7% win rate compared to 44.3%. Master Yi scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup?

Master Yi wins the matchup against Jarvan IV with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 6.5 percentage point advantage means Master Yi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 154 games analyzed.

What is the best Master Yi build against Jarvan IV?

The best Master Yi build against Jarvan IV includes Kraken Slayer, Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 85.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Master Yi runes against Jarvan IV?

The best Master Yi runes against Jarvan IV use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.9% win rate in the Master Yi vs Jarvan IV matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Master Yi counter Jarvan IV?

Yes, Master Yi has a favorable matchup against Jarvan IV with a 53.3% win rate. Master Yi strongly counters Jarvan IV in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Master Yi against Jarvan IV?

When playing Master Yi against Jarvan IV, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.